TRIPLE MONEY MONDAY (continued):  Livingston County United Way is not just the staff or board of directors: United Way is the volunteers who put in countless hours to help others in our community, it's the people who 'dig deep' and care so much, and it's the various partner agencies and collaborations leveraging donated dollars to maximize every single dollar donated.

Special thank you to our great media partners for their tremendous coverage. We also appreciate the Brighton, Hartland and Howell Chambers of Commerce, county-wide Citizens Banks, Krug Ford, and Professional Concepts Insurance Agency for so willingly partnership as donation locations. Thanks also to Santa and Olinik Family McDonald's. You all helped to spread holiday cheer for many.

As promised, the contributions from Triple Money Monday will directly support local families who need food, shelter, utility assistance and other basics.

Thank you Livingston County!

- Peter Bowen, 2011 President, Livingston County United Way

WISHES BOOKLETS (continued):  The booklet lists products and services needed to assist agencies in maintaining programming, while helping to lower operational expenses. In some cases, 'gently' used items can be donated such as office equipment, furniture or supplies. Other items included in the booket are office supply items and services that can generally be purchased at a reasonable cost. For individuals and businesses needing year-end tax deductions, receipts can be given for contributed items.

Wishes Booklets are available at the Howell and Brighton Chambers of Commerce, and the Howell, Brighton, Cromaine, Fowlerville, Pinckney and Hamburg Libraries. The Holiday Wishes Booklet can be access on our home page under 'Our Work', or to have a copy mailed, call 810-494-3000.